Question

Which important document most likely influenced the early American idea that the people have the right to overthrow a government? A. Common Sense B. The Magna Carta C. The English Bill of Rights D. The Mayflower Compact

Answer 1

A. Common Sense by Thomas Paine is an important document that likely influenced the early American idea that the people have the right to overthrow a government. It was published in 1776 and argued for the idea of American independence from British rule.

Answer 2

A. Common Sense

Common Sense is a political pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1776, which argued for the independence of the thirteen colonies from Great Britain. It was widely read and distributed, and is considered one of the most influential texts of the American Revolution. It emphasized the idea that government should be based on the consent of the governed, and that the people have the right to change or abolish a government that does not protect their natural rights. This idea likely influenced the early American idea that the people have the right to overthrow a government.